River To River Film Festival Returns to Florence with Focus on Indian Women
The River To River Florence Indian Film Festival, under the curation of Selvaggia Velo, is taking place at La Compagnia – Casa del Cinema della Toscana in Florence, continuing until January 31, 2017. This year's lineup showcases 25 films, comprising both documentaries and premieres. A related exhibition, 'Concrete Flowers,' created by Francesca Manolino, is also available at Fondazione Studio Marangoni until January 31, 2017. The festival highlights the status of women in India, featuring a discussion titled 'L'India è donna?' Key films include Annie Zaida's 'In Her Words' and Leena Yadav's 'Parched.' Additionally, a tribute to Kabir Bedi includes the Italian debut of 'Mohenjo Daro.' The festival's top selections will be presented in Milan from February 3 to 5, 2017.
Key facts
- River To River Florence Indian Film Festival runs until January 31, 2017.
- All 25 films are screened at La Compagnia – Casa del Cinema della Toscana.
- Francesca Manolino's 'Concrete Flowers' exhibition is at Fondazione Studio Marangoni until January 31, 2017.
- The festival focuses on the condition of women in India.
- Kabir Bedi receives 'Le chiavi della città' from Mayor Nardella.
- Italian premiere of 'Mohenjo Daro' by Ashutosh Gowariker.
- First-time focus on Indian web series, including 'Permanent Roommates' with over 50 million views.
- Opening film: Italian premiere of 'Kapoor&Sons' by Shakur Batra.
- Closing film: European premiere of 'Parched' with Radhika Apte.
- Best of festival and Audience Award winners shown at Spazio Oberdan, Milan, February 3-5, 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Francesca Manolino
- Selvaggia Velo
- Kabir Bedi
- Sergio Sollima
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Annie Zaida
- Oindrila Duttagupta
- Leena Yadav
- Shakur Batra
- Rajat Kapoor
- Radhika Apte
- Valentina Silvestrini
Institutions
- Fondazione Studio Marangoni
- River To River Florence Indian Film Festival
- 50 Giorni di cinema internazionale a Firenze
- La Compagnia – Casa del Cinema della Toscana
- Regione Toscana
- Spazio Oberdan
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Delhi
- India
- Rajasthan
- Milan
- Tuscany